Bonfire Euphorbia

Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire'

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10 to 12 in.
15 to 20 in.

low

yellow

late spring

10 to 12 in.

15 to 20 in.

No

eastern Europe

sun, part shade

USDA zones 4-9

hardy to 7,500 ft.

Bonfire cushion spurge is a perennial flower grown for its burgundy leaves. The pretty leaves grow in a dome-like mound. In spring, tiny flowers bloom surrounded by vivid chartreuse bracts. It has an unusual color combination between the leaves and the flowers.

low

yellow

late spring

10 to 12 in.

15 to 20 in.

No

eastern Europe

sun, part shade

USDA zones 4-9

hardy to 7,500 ft.

Bonfire cushion spurge has been a good perennial flower at the Xeriscape Garden. Its leaves were a great for adding color. Recently, it has been grazed a lot by rabbits.

Remove old growth in early spring before new growth starts.